By David Hunter
A man has been shot in Derry / Londonderry in the second attack of its kind within days.
It's understood he was attacked in a lane way close to the entrance of Glenowen park at around 9pm on Wednesday evening.
The 48 year old was shot in both legs and has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Detectives appealing for witnesses after a 48 year old man was shot in both legs in Glenowen Pk in L'Derry shortly after 9pm tonight.
— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) March 29, 2017
It follows a similar incident on Monday evening at a Bookies in the Creggan area of the city.
A 23-year-old man was forced to the ground by two masked men and shot in the leg.
His injuries were described as non life threatening.
‘No evidence’ to support criminal allegation linked to Katie Simpson probe
Schools told to reset passwords after C2K cyberattack
Four churches share £200,000 to tackle urgent repairs
Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’
Police probe suspected arson attack at Coleraine apartment block